Burragorang District Soccer club is based the villages on the edge of the Burragorang Valley, NSW.
Drawing it's players and members from the villages of The Oaks, Oakdale, Mt Hunter, Nattai, Belimbla Park and the surrounding areas it is a small but active club committed to developing the game of Soccer.
The clubs Home Field is Willis Park, Burragorang Rd, Oakdale.
The BDSC Management Committee is charged with developing, managing, running and supporting Soccer in the Burragorang District.
Meetings of the Burragorang Soccer management committee are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at The Oaks Hotel commencing at 7:30pm. All club members and persons interested in Burragorang Soccer are welcome to attend.
The Management Committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting held in September/October each year.
2023/2024 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2022/2023 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2021/2022 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2020/2021 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2019/2020 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2018/2019 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2015/2016 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2014/2015 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Deeanne Fordham
Vice President: Benham Dodd
Secretary: Michelle Taylor
Registrar: Gemma Bradford
Treasurer: Rob Milne
Groundsman: Vacant
Sponsorship Co-ordinator: Daryl Duguid
Coaches Co-ordinator: Paul Ashman
Equipment Officer: Shane Brogden
Publicity officer: Vacant
Canteen Co-ordinator: Belinda Hanson
Website: Bob Badewitz
2013/2014 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Deeanne Fordham
Vice President: Benham Dodd
Treasurer: Kay Barron
Secretary: Michelle Taylor
Assistant Secretary: Angela Arcadi
Registrar: Mick Preston
Equipment officer: Jason Mcleod
Groundskeeper: Red Nash
Sponsorship Coordinator: Daryl Duguid
Publicity: Katrina Langhorn
Canteen Coordinator: Vacant
Website: Bob Badewitz
2012/2013 Management Committee
President: James Dickinson
Vice President: Benham Dodd
Treasurer: Kay Barron
Secretary: Michelle Taylor
Assistant Secretary: Emma Rutherford
Registrar: Deeanne Fordham
Equipment office: Richard Fordham
Groundskeeper: Bob Badewitz
Sponsorship Coordinator: Katrina Langhorn
Canteen Coordinator: Fiona Williams
2011/2012 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Gavin Moore
Vice-president: Rod Feutrill
Secretary: Emma Rutherford
Registrar: Bob Badewitz
Treasurer: Debbie Nash
Groundsperson: Adrian Nash
Sponsorship Coordinator: Deanne Fordham
Publicity Officer: Michael Prestons
Equipment Officer: Brett Napper
2010/2011 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Gavin Moore
Vice President: Rod Feutrill
Secretary: Matt James
Treasurer: Kevin Quigley
Registrar: Bob Badewitz
Sponsorship Coordinator: Braden Murrin
Publicity & Website Coordinator: Kieran Berryman
Canteen Coordinators: Tif Badewuitz & Karina Moore
Equipment Officer: Michael Pinkerton
Grounds Coordinator: Vacant
2009/2010 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Kieran Berryman
Secretary: Jenni Wooton
Treasurer: Susan Boys
Registrar: Bob Badewitz
Sponsorship Coordinator: Gavin Moore
Publicity Coordinator: Gary Morris
Vice President: Rod Ciantar
Canteen Coordinators: Lea Orchard
Equipment Officer: Michael Pinkerton
Grounds Coordinator: Robert Orchard
2008/2009 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Kieran Berryman
Vice President: Rod Ciantar
Secretary: Kendra Kerrisk
Treasurer: Susan Boys
Registrar: Bob Jason
Sponsorship Coordinator: Gavin Moore
Publicity Coordinator: Gary Morris
Canteen Coordinators: Lea Orchard
Equipment Officer: Mick Pinkerton
Grounds Coordinator: Robert Orchard
2007/2008 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Kieran Berryman
Vice President: Lea Orchard
Secretary: Vacant Position - Occupant resigned
Treasurer: Rod Ciantar
Registrar: Bob Jason
Sponsorship Coordinator: Gavin Moore
Publicity Coordinator: Denise Roberts
Canteen Coordinators: Cherylin Lees
Equipment Officer: Peta Kinnane
Assistant Secretary: Jacqui Meyer
Grounds Coordinator: Vacant Position - Occupant resigned
2006/2007 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Kieran Berryman
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Anne Oakenfull & Karen Nicholls
Treasurer: Lea Orchard
Registrar: Bob Jason
Publicity Coordinator: Denise Roberts
Canteen Coordinator: Wendy Stevens
Equipment Officer: Jeff Spinner
2005/2006 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Geordie Crawford
Vice President: Gary Bevan
Secretary: Kieran Berryman
Treasurer: Lea Orchard
Registrar: Mark Godwin
Assistant Registrars: Bob Jason & Dave Kelly
Sponsorship Coordinator: Wayne Stevens
Publicity Coordinator: Denise Roberts
Canteen Coordinators: Lea & Darren Saunders
Equipment Officer: Jeff Spinner
The "Troy Betts Memorial award" is a club trophy struck in 2005 in memory of Troy who tragically lost his life in a truck accident early in the 2005 Season.
Troy’s love of soccer was nurtured throughout his junior and later senior playing period with Burragorang.
Troy's mate, Jim Brown & family donated a perpetual shield to the club to recognise the outstanding achievements/contribution of either a club player, coach, manager, parent/carer or committee member over any given soccer season to be presented in his memory.
Nominations for the award are called for towards the end of each winter season.
Troy Betts Honour Roll - Awardees & Citations
| 2023 | Tina Perras |
| 2022 | Amanda Ormerod |
| 2021 | Dannielle Sousa |
| 2020 | Rob Milne |
| 2019 | Amanda Ormerod |
| 2018 |
Lachlan Ashman |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 |
Deanne Fordham |
| 2014 |
Paul Ashman |
| 2013 | Bob Badewitz
Bob has a passion for the club and for community sport, demonstrating commitment to the smooth running of the club. Bob started out as the registrar in 2010, improving club recording systems and overseeing the introduction of online registration in 2012 as well as introducing pre-registration for club members. In 2013 Bob has filled the role of grounds keeper, while continuing to support the club in a range of ways including through his support of the current registrar and ongoing work ordering and picking up supplies to ensure the smooth running of the canteen. Bob accepted the challenge of organising the BDSC gala day again in 2013. This involved time after hours preparing the fields and organising equipment for the day as well as managing the game throughout the day from the centre of the field. Bob completes these tasks without complaint, knowing this is good for the club financially and good for publicity. Nothing is too much hassle for Bob. He is always helpful and holds the club's best interests at heart. Bob should be commended for his tireless, generous support of the club. He shows true community and sporting spirit. |
| 2012 | Not Awarded |
| 2011 |
Rob Berger Rob Berger together with his wife Sue have contributed over 40 years of service to the Burragorang Soccer Club. Rob has been a coach/manager/mentor/friend and BBQ master. Rob has coached many a side to a grandfinal, or a Ron Dine Cup final. Rob has supported his sons through their soccer careers through grass roots football at Burra to representative status at RAMS and today his son Evan is signed with A-league side Perth Glory. Rob has also been an asset to the club with his help and guidance he ran the BBQ for the two gala days we hosted for The MDSFA. Rob has always been a supporter of the club, and has given his time freely to help out wherever he could, by giving advice to a young new player, or by talking to parents or by aiding other coaches with advice. Burragorang District Soccer club has a very good friend in Rob Berger and he is a deserved holder of the Troy Betts award. |
| 2010 | Not Awarded |
| 2009 |
Gavin Moore In his role as Sponsorship coordinator Gavin has secured in 2009 sponsorship of almost $20,000 for the club. Through his business is a club sponsor himself. Gavin is leading the planning & coordination of the Willis Park master plan that will secure the home of our club for future years. As a committee member he goes the extra mile taking on extra responsibilities beyond his portfolio.He is a much loved coach of his under 9 team respected by his players & their families alike for his positive demeanour and fair handed ways. He is an avid supporter of the 3 other teams his family is involved in. Gavin has spent many Sunday mornings assisting at Willis Park for the ladies games.Gavin has opened his home to run and sponsor social & fundraising events in the past 2 years. Gavin is a vocal advocate for common sense, clear thinking and sensible decisions in the committee room that reflect the values of our club. Burragorang District Soccer Club has a great friend in Gavin Moore and he is a most worthy recipient of this award. |
| 2008 | Not Awarded |
| 2007 | Lea Orchard
Lea has committed countless hours over a number of years as Treasurer, Committee member, Team Manager, Mother, Wife, Soccer Fan, sponsor & supporter with immense dedication & great humour all to the benefit of Her family & our club. Lea demonstrates passion in everything she puts her hand to. Her knowledge about the workings of soccer in Macarthur and her guidance of team managers, coaches, parents and to others on the club committee in invaluable in keeping our club operating. Lea assumed the role of treasurer with great gusto, enthusiasm & energy and the club finances are sound & fully accountable because of her expertise in that area. Burragorang District Soccer club has a very good friend in Lea Orchard and she is a deserved holder of the Troy Betts award. |
| 2006 | Ariel Leonard
Ariel Leonard demonstrates dedication beyond her years as a player, coach and mentor. Still a teenager Ariel has gained the respect of junior players, parents and her coaching peers with her enthusiasm, dedication and maturity. Both on & off the field Ariel is an outstanding role model from which Burragorang members present, future & past can learn much from. Ariel Leonard is inarguably a laudable recipient of the Troy Betts memorial award in 2006. |
| 2005 |
Rob Ison Rob Ison has served in an honorary capacity for many years in ancillary roles supporting Burragorang Soccer. Rob demonstrated selfless dedication to the support of the club seemingly always in the background. Rob's salt of the earth character, good humour and no fuss attitude and his invaluable contribution is admired, highly regarded throughout the club. Rob Ison is a most worthy recipient of the inaugural Troy Betts memorial award in 2005. |
The "Evan Berger Rising Star Award" is a club trophy that began in 2008 in recognition of former Burragorang player Even Berger, this is awarded to the most outstanding Junior player in the club for that year.
Evan has been involved in football since he was young, playing for the BDSC from under 7's. He then went on to play for the Macarthur Rams, Parramatta Eagles, Australian Institute of Sport, Young Socceroos and the Marconi Stallions.
In May 2007 he signed to A-League club Melbourne Victory. He completed the 2007 New South Wales Premier League season with Marconi before joining Melbourne in preparation to represent the team in the A-League 2007–08 season.
In 2010 Evan signed with Perth Glory.
The award recognises outstanding consistent performance on the soccer field of a Junior BDSC player.
| Year | Player & Team |
| 2023 | Luis Sousa |
| 2022 | Lucas Perras |
| 2021 | Andre Perras |
| 2020 | William Milne |
| 2019 | Jake Mitchell & William Rafferty |
| 2018 | Joshua McLeod |
| 2017 | Luke Moore |
| 2016 | Jai Giacovani |
| 2015 | Jacob Badewitz |
| 2014 | Jesse Watkiss |
| 2013 | Jordan Morris - Under 15 Div 2 |
| 2012 | Zac Zafosznic - Under 11 Div 3 |
| 2011 | Luke Moore - Under 11 Div 4 |
| 2010 | Brett Napper - Under 15 Div 1 |
| 2009 | Jack Haines - Under 10 Div 3 |
| 2008 | Daniel Lee - Under 13 Division 2 (Captain) |
In 2009 BDSC implemented a new initiative to recognise & reward players, coaches, managers & committee people for extended service to our great club. This inititive recognises the continued involvement of individuals who have been with the club in an active roll for 10 years.
Players & members who are awarded this recognition are presented with a Customised replica playing strip carrying the number 10 along with the members name emblazoned across the back. This is an award of the highest regard and congratulations to our members who are awarded it.
| Year | Awardees |
| 2009 |
Rod Ciantar |
| 2010 | |
| 2011 |
Sue Berger |
| 2012 |
Anthony Pinkerton |
| 2013 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2019 | Mitch Palmer |
| 2020 |
Cooper Taylor |
| 2021 | Rob Milne William Milne Luke Moore |
| 2022 |
Xander Reid |
| 2023 |
Mitchell Clinton |